Ugonna Florence Asomugha is a trailblazing law graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, and current candidate at the Nigerian Law School. Ugonna’s passion for international law has led her to the exciting field of Space Law, where she’s making a name for herself. As an undergraduate, she represented her school in international moot court competitions and seminars, honing her expertise in space law. With a vision to unlock the limitless opportunities beyond our skies, Ugonna is driven to champion space development in Africa and make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Abraham Baba graduated from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, in 2003, where he earned a Second-Class Upper degree in Geology. He is currently serving as a Corps Member at Holy Family Secondary School, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria.
Passionate about space education and outreach, Abraham has actively engaged in promoting space exploration. In 2023, he organized a successful space-themed event at Holy Family Secondary School, to commemorate World Space Week. He is also a volunteer Event Coordination Team member with the Space Generation Advisory Council.
Abraham’s deep interest lies in investigating the potential for extra-terrestrial life. He is eager to contribute to the advancement of space science in Africa.
Chioma Ezeigbo is a Law graduate from the University of Nigeria, and currently a student at the Nigerian Law School.
Chioma is the National Coordinator of Moon Village Association (MVA) Nigeria, and National Point of Contact (NPoC) for Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) Nigeria.
Chioma believes in the combo of STEM and Law, and is a passionate promoter of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and legal education.
Deborah Faboade, Nigerian, is a young professional whose passion for the space industry lies at the crossroads of research and analysis. She currently works in Space in Africa, an African Newspace company focused on strategic consulting, data analysis, and market research for the African space and satellite industry.
Wallace Tapiwa Gara is a Geoinformatics graduate student from Chinhoyi University of Technology who is passionate about how Geospatial tools can be used to solve environmental/geographic issues….he is the founder of Geospatial society which was a hub for Geospatial students to advance their geographic tech modern tools…he fully appreciates the use of open data tools for community development and appreciates how each sector of the economy need some form of location intelligence for advancement.
Katongo Kalisto Kalimaposo, Zambian, is a lawyer; a graduate of the University of Zambia (School of Law); and is currently working as a learner legal practitioner at Ilunga & Co. in Zambia. His interest lie in the intersections of Law, Technology, Airspace and Energy. This is evident from his recent research work were he provides insightful commentary on “The Civil use of drone technology in Zambia and the Legal issues and Legal Responses that stem from the use of drone technology.” Furthermore, after he passes the Bar, Katongo wishes to obtain an Advanced LLM in Air and space Law as well as in Digital technologies from Leiden University. He intends to use the obtained knowledge to improve the aviation sector and spearhead the establishment of Zambia’s first satellites in Space. Primarily, Katongo has identified a gap of skilled personnels in his country’s aviation and space sector. Hence, this adds to his passion and curiosity in matters to do with Air and space.
Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu, Kenyan, is a Pan-Africanist, and currently studying International Studies at Strathmore University, Kenya. Fascinated by space and its technologies since childhood, he has taken three courses offered by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) on Space Law, enhancing his grasp of international space regulations. Immanuel aspires to become a diplomat specializing in space diplomacy and governance. In 2023, he participated in a workshop by the Space We Deserve initiative, fostering inclusive space policies in Kenya and globally.
Ruth Jebet is a highly skilled and ambitious computer science graduate from Moi University, Kenya. She has a passion in creating user-friendly interfaces and bringing them to life. Beyond computers, Ruth is a passionate space enthusiast, having participated in Space Challenges Bootcamp and even winning the Africa Space Leader Award in 2023.
This curiosity extends to her active participation in hackathons and developer communities, including Space Generation Advisory Council and Google developer groups. She is always eager to learn and contribute. Ruth’s dedication to staying current with the latest technologies makes her a valuable asset to any team.
Emmanuel Lafenwa is a mechanical engineering student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Nigeria. He is a member of the International Association of Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and a student affiliate of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Emmanuel is passionate about technology and is a member of the university’s coding club. He also volunteers at JCI LAUTECH, where he honed his leadership skills.
A prolific writer, Emmanuel was the runner-up in the 2020 Universal Postal Union (UPU) letter-writing competition in Nigeria and received the silver award from the Royal Commonwealth Society in 2023.
Outside of his studies, Emmanuel enjoys playing his guitar.
Judith Wangui Murage, Kenyan, recently completed her final year in Geomatics Engineering and Geospatial Information Systems (GEGIS) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. She is actively engaged in open data contributions and humanitarian mapping through volunteering with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT OSM), contributing to projects focused on accessibility, community development, and disaster preparedness and response.
Johnmark Ochieng is a passionate Space (Science) Communicator and Communications professional. He excels in raising awareness about the importance of space and making complex space science accessible to the public through his writing on LinkedIn. Dedicated to promoting Kenya’s and Africa’s roles in the global space community, Johnmark continuously advances space science communication and space advocacy across various sectors.
Saheed Oyekunle Oyetunji, Nigerian, is a passionate advocate for space education and awareness. He’s a Geospatial analyst, with a degree in Remote Sensing and Geoscience Information Systems(GIS) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
He currently serves on the SGAC Scholarship team and the organising committee of the Africa Space Generation workshop. Previously, he served as a member of the organising committee of the Space Generation Fusion forum.
Through the Space4all Initiative, he promotes advancing space education and awareness, inspiring the next generation of space leaders in Africa. In 2023, he won the SGAC African Space Leader Award, recognizing his contributions to the sector.
Saheed envisions a career in Earth Observation, Space and satellite technology while pursuing professional development opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Beverley Chelsea Saungweme, Zimbabwean, is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Siberian Federal University in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Her journey in academia is marked by her active participation in the 2015 and 2016 DSTV Eutelsat Star awards, where she earned recognition as a country runner-up in the essay category. Passionate about research, Beverley Chelsea has showcased her work at prestigious conferences, including the International Astronautical Congress held in Baku in 2023. She is an integral part of the Space Generation Advisory Council and contributed to the NASA Earth Science working group at the 2023 Space Generation Congress. As a dedicated mentee, she has been part of the 2023 SGAC Fall mentorship program and the IAF 2024 abstract mentorship program. To stay updated with space activities, she actively participates in events organized by UNISEC Global Japan. Beverley Chelsea’s journey will soon be highlighted in a book titled “Stellar Aspirations: Transforming a Space Dream into Reality,” authored by Timothy K Kuhamba, a Zimbabwean Space Systems Engineer. Recently, she graduated from the Aspire Institute, where she undertook a leadership program. This program equipped her with the skills to create a social impact within a global community. She dreams of making significant contributions to the space industry through research and active involvement.
Peter Theuri studied geospatial engineering at the University of Nairobi, Kenya. After graduation, however, he went into science reporting and science communication. He later took successive courses in communication, reporting on space, climate change, environmental degradation, and the constantly changing socio-economic landscape of Africa, with a special focus on Kenya. He is currently a Senior Reporter at The Standard Group.
Allan Waithira, Kenyan, is currently a scientific researcher, working at the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Material Science and Technology, Zurich. He holds a BSc degree in Mechatronic Engineering and is studying towards his Masters degree in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya. Allan is committed to leveraging global expertise in science and innovation for local impact with a keen interest in space exploration in Africa. He is the president and founder of Shadowfly Technologies, a space club developing educational materials on space exploration for children and space enthusiasts.